If anything about the new Superman suit designed by Supergirl costumer Kiersten Ronning seemed a bit rigid, new photos from the Vancouver set seem brighter, tighter, and very much a vision of the character’s comic appearance come to life. Tyler Hoechlin even seems to have that stubble under control (for perhaps five minutes after these photos were taken):

Of course, the question remains as to what has Supergirl’s Superman suddenly so photogenic, given Clark seldom made the trip from Metropolis to National City last year. It’s more likely we’re looking at Superman in Kara’s hometown, given the National City police cars visible in other photos, while as prior reports have teased a threat great enough for a Wonder-ous POTUS to unite the two Super-cousins in one place.